Virginia employers are generally required to carry workers compensation insurance and insure the compensation of employees injured at work. If you believe that your employer violated these requirements and you were unfairly withheld payments, you may want to contact Richmond workers compensatio...

Federal and state workers compensation laws are in place to ensure employees have legal recourse following an injury or accident while on the job. If you meet the criteria for eligibility, a Richmond workers comp lawyer can assist you with the filing and other procedures necessary to make a cla...

Virginia Workers Compensation time limitations can be very complex
One of the more challenging aspect of a workers compensation case in Virginia are the variety of time limitations built into the law. While it is important to understand the how long an injured worker has to file an initia...

In Virginia, you must prove that the other drivers negligence caused the accident and the injuries that you sustained in the accident. Negligence is the legal term for careless behavior that causes an accident. For example, a person is negligent if they fail to stop at a stop light and as a re...

What are the six most common mistakes people make when filing an insurance claim after an auto accident and how can you avoid them.
FAILING TO ADVISE YOUR DOCTORS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT OF ALL YOUR INJURIES
This is a common mistake that can easily be avoided. Do not wait until some la...

Workers Compensation in Virginia has a legal time limitation for filing claims. In Virginia, the big time limitation is that when you have an accident you have two years from the time of the accident to file a claim with the Workers Compensation Commission. As long as you are within the window of...

ill I hurt my employer, or fellow employees by filing for workers compensation? If I get a workers comp lawyer is that the same as suing my boss? What do I do if my boss is pressuring me not to file workers compensation? Can my employer fire me for filing for workers compensation in Virginia? The...

In many cases the husband or wife of an employee killed on the job qualifies for Virginia workers compensation benefits for up to 500 weeks. B. Patrick Agnew of Agnew Rosenberger a Virginia Workers Compensation law firm explains the benefits survivors of a work-related death may be entitled to. W...

Has your disability claim been denied with the Social Security Administration? Once your claim has been denied, you have 60 days to file an appeal with the social security disability administration. This can be done online or in a social security office locally. The first appeal is called a reque...

4 Myths About Social Security Disability
Oftentimes, people facing severe injuries or impairments feel discouraged because they are not able to perform some of the simplest tasks. Others feel extremely frustrated because they have become financially and physically dependent on others. Social Sec...

In most cases, workplace injuries arise from unforeseeable accidents. For example, a waiter may slip on water in a restaurants kitchen, causing them to fall and hurt their back. In another situation, a construction workers hand may be caught in a machine, causing significant injury to the hand ...

SSDI (Social Security disability insurance) helps people who cant maintain employment because of a medical condition. Successfully applying for SSDI isnt easy though. In fact, it can be downright discouraging. Below, youll find several facts that can help you not only pursue a successful claim...

ne of the most common questions we get about Virginia Workers Compensation is how much will it cost to hire and attorney to represent your Workers Comp or Social Security Disability Case? Attorney B. Patrick Agnew explains the differences between costs and fees, and why you may not have to pay an...

Workers compensation exists to help employees who have experienced a work-related injury. It is designed to help workers who are forced to take time off of work in order to heal, providing a way for those employees to recover wages and other financial damages that may have been lost as a result ...

How well does your workplace regulate the amount of toxins in the environment? What you may not realize is that there are numerous health hazards. Some of the toxins that are present cannot be detected simply by looking at them. They may be airborne and cause respiratory damage. Some toxins can b...

The latest news from Washington is reporting that the GOP is at odds with the Democratic Party over the amount of money that will be available for the Social Security disability benefits program. According to the Congressional Budget, there may be some truth to his statement. To cover the costs o...

If you are injured on the job, life can become more stressful than you may expect. Everyday duties may feel like a struggle and you may feel unsure about whether or not you will be allowed to keep your job. To help you understand more of the process, our Virginia workers compensation lawyers hav...

Wondering if it is possible to work while receiving Social Security benefits? Typically, it isnt possible to participate in “substantial gainful activity” (meaning that youre making more than $1,130 per month) and continue to receive benefits, but as with most rules, there are exceptions. SSDI ...

In todays day and age and with the abundance of technologies that are now available, individuals possess the ability to do everything from the comfort of their own home, including working. In fact, a study published by Gallup, an American research-based and global performance management consulti...